Very Good
#715 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 19% in state
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
Middle School · Barrington Cusd 220 · Barrington, IL
A Barrington Cusd 220 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
40 E Dundee Rd, Barrington, IL 60010
- Math 38% proficient (2021)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated952/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barrington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$175,050
Median home value
$622,900
Median rent
$2,459/mo
College educated
69.9%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Middle Sch StationEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 948 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy of North HoffmanPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Al-azhar Islamic FoundationPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | K–11 | 2.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Lake Zurich Middle - S CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 604 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Barrington Cusd 220
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $24,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is listed in Barrington CUSD 220; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is a public middle school in Barrington, IL, part of Barrington Cusd 220, serving approximately 944 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #715 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
What grades does Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps serve?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps has an enrollment of approximately 944 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps rank in IL?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps ranks #715 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps's MySchoolScout rating?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps a charter school?
No, Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps a Title I school?
No, Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
19.9% of students at Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 944
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (847) 304-3990
- Area population (ZIP 60010)
- 45,970
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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